I think your stack size was right in the range where you're looking to not get involved in pots like these with an M of (soon to be) 10 and about what 12xBB of 300 in the next few hands. I'd look for a better opportunity to pop him, either that or I'd probably just call and raise him on the flop - use the power of position and see a flop and how he reacts to it before you decide to stick him.

BTW I think I was at a table with you on a 10+1 at party tonight.