[Garland]

Pre-flop, I would often opt to raise. You have 3 players with blinds, including one who has already defined a non-premium hand by not raising. The extra money in the pot coupled with the opportunity to get the hand heads up in position makes this a worthwhile proposition (I know you're already on the button, but it still applies). Make the 3 blinds pay an extra small bet (or 1.5 for SB) to see the flop. In addition to small pocket pairs, I would actually do this with most any hand I wish to play.

Benefits:
(a) If it gets heads up, you can often take it down with a continuation bet.
(b) If it gets multi-way, you can opt to bet a favorable flop, or you can take a free turn to get a set (in effect you can get a 4-card flop if you choose).
(c) Your hand is very much disguised if you hit. You have the potential to get paid handsomely.
(d) You can buy a lot of equity with that extra small bet by causing others to fold.

Garland