Five questions for Royals-Angels

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TIM KURKJIAN via <a href="http://espn.go.com/" title="ESPN" class="espn_sc_byline">ESPN </a>
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October 2, 2014, 1:03 PM ET
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— -- Other than to maybe some people in Kansas City, it looked like the Oakland A's would be playing the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Division Series. Jon Lester pitching with a four-run lead in the eighth inning seemed like a lock, and then, amazingly, came the first magic of the 2014 postseason, which surely will provide more.

So, from nowhere, it's the Royals against the Angels.

Here are five questions.

Is something special happening in Kansas City?

How good is the Angels' lineup?

How much of a weapon is Kansas City's speed?

What is the status of the Angels' rotation?

What is the status of the Royals' rotation?

The pick : Angels in five