Got a pair of sealed XT Jockeys in good condition you could put on Jimbos to replace the pointy ones! Tenner?
Or you could stick them on one of the short cage mechs I have - more of the retro variety though got an MT62, 735 and I think 739 somewhere aswell... (Never sure whether 7/8 speed works ok for 9 spd - maybe with the Jockeys would be ok....anyone any ideas? 739 may work best)
PM if of any use