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You are missing the point, Greymule.
Garth hit it on the head.
MLB is not looking for perfection. Umpire error has always been part of the game. It's likely MLB does not wish to eliminate umpire error. However, purposeful umpire error should not be there. When umpires call a zone that they know is not congruent with the rules, then that's not umpire error. They are successful in what they are attempting to achieve---calling something other than the book's zone.
MLB wants them to attempt to achieve that zone called for by the book. Tradition of the past decades has not been to the book's zone. We all know that. Consequently, the stubborness and denial exists. MLB is thus searching for an objective means of measuring an umpire's subjectivity to assure the attempt to meet their desired standards exists. The ability to measure that attempt will then initiate a need to meet that goal.
MLB has proven they can eliminate those not willing to play the game by their rules. Those that have made it to the top by not playing the rules of book hesitate to risk their ability to be successful under other standards. They have already achieved the pinnacle of success within the game under existing standards, and any change to those existing standards amounts to risk of their current status.
I believe MLB will win in their effort through whatever means they elect to take. If not Questec, then they'll find another way to address their needs. It's just a matter of how long the road will be and how many bumps they will encounter along the journey. Once MLB succeeds, others will follow.
Just my opinion,
Freix
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