What's My Line?

[Howard Treesong]

5-5 NLH, 500 max buy, with a $10 live straddle. You have 99 at UTG +2. You raise to $35. MP LAG calls, blinds go away, straddler makes it $135. The LAG plays a ton of hands and calls quite a bit. The straddler is an experienced amateur, not a dope. Two questions:
first, what's your play? And somewhat more specifically, does the LAG's call weaken or strengthen your position?

As the cards are dealt, LAG has 550 in his stack, straddler has 525, and you have them both covered.

-Howard Treesong

p.s. I have my own (strong) views about this hand, but am in a debate with a buddy of mine, which is why I'm soliciting views.

p.p.s. The Bike was hopping last night. The powers that be were giving out autographed basketballs as part of the Buss charity tournament, and the sight of Men the Master dribbling a basketball around the lobby was not to be missed. I will note that he refused my challenge to play him one-on-one.