preflop q: raise w/ 88 from CO with 4 limpers?

[pokernicus]

I have the following question about pre-flop play. Suppose that you're in the cut-off, and four people limp. You look down at pocket 8s.

Would you ever consider raising?

Here are some advantages that I see to raising:
1. You might buy yourself the button.
2. You might buy a free card in case you don't hit a set on the flop.
3. You might force out one or both of the blinds and buy a little extra equity in the pot.

[toss]

It really depends on the limpers and stuff. Raising is a good idea though.

In a loose passive game definitely, its almost a guarenteed 4 cards because everyone will check to you. If its a tough game prob just limp.

[siccjay]

I like a raise here and checking through a flop with any paint. Sometimes betting the flop hoping to get a free look at the river will be good too.

I love when I get to raise maginal hands in late position (not that this really is) and then show them down. The look people give you playing live is priceless.

[xwillience]

i like calling here... more often than not your going to need a set to win against 4 limpers and unless the blinds are really tight your not going to get both of them to fold. and if overcards come on the flop your folding to a bet and you cant expect 6 people to check to you? on a small flop everyone may check, you bet and everyone calls?

i say see the flop for cheap and go from there