Excellent point and one that has proven successful for me as well. Sometimes, I'll even fold to a limp from a big-stack, especially w/KJ. For stealing blinds, I want to be first in all the time.
Also, in the case where there are 2 big stacks, it's a bit easier to pick on the 2nd biggest stack. I realize you weren't in position to do this since the big stack was to your left.
My rationale is that the big stack often times will call your steal attempts since he may have enough chips to warrant a call if he's a bit loose. The second place chip leader will be more hesitant because while he's not currently in 1st, I can guarantee you he's focused on making the money.
2nd place chip position is less likely to risk any his chips on a call unless he has a monster since he feels he can probably wait for 1 or 2 shorter stacks to bust out and get into the money.
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